Grateful For... Holly Days, Holy Days & Holidays

Although Maxabella Loves is granting 'Grateful For...' a much deserved holiday,
I can't help but close my week with some gratitude.


I've gotta go with the obvious here.
Holidays.
I'm now in the throes of school holidays, soon Hubby will be jumping on the holiday bandwagon and Magoo will have himself a non-school-aged-kid version of holidays too.


This time of year seriously makes me giddy.
As a teacher, a sun worshipper, a cheesy Christmas lover, a parent, an early riser, a nibbles and wine constitute a meal believer...
it doesn't get any better than this.

My poor deck - she misses me.

For me, holidays mean letting loose. Literally.

-loosening the structure/routine around here as work, care and activities take a break

-loosening our belts as we (over)indulge

-loosening bedtimes to accommodate carols, Christmas lights, longer evenings and socialising

-loosening the dress code as bathers become a suitable outfit (for my boys, anyway)

-loosening the tedium of household chores as bbqs and outdoor living ramp up

-loosening the hold of mother guilt as I can slow down the tempo and be more Magoo led

-loosening the mother-of-dog guilt as we spend more time time at home and outdoors with our gorgeous four legged one
-loosening the "hurry the heck up" jaw clench as we can take.our.sweet.sweet.time


Have a fabulous loose weekend.
If you'll excuse me, we've got weddings, parties, carols and Ikea storage to attend to.
Wooooooo hooo!

Shar :-)